Homemade Copper Cleaner - Can Vinegar Clean Copper?

Of course, lemon juice also works well to clean copper because it is also mildly acidic.

Because ketchup contains a large amount of vinegar you see a lot of recommendations out there to clean copper with ketchup.

Ketchup To Clean Copper?

Ketchup works well enough to clean copper, if you want.

However, I don't recommend using ketchup for your homemade copper cleaner because ketchup also has a tendency to stain other things it touches, and thus, in my opinion, is better left to put on food than for purposes of cleaning your copper.

Ketchup Stain Removal Tip

If you do end up using ketchup to clean your copper and accidentally, in the process, stain your clothes, upholstery or carpet, this article about ketchup stain removal can help you remove those stains.

Since I don't recommend using ketchup for cleaning copper, what should I use to make a home made copper cleaner you ask?

Below are two recipes for cleaning copper with natural products.

The great thing about both of these recipes is that since they do use natural ingredients they are also safe to use for cleaning your copper pots, which you don't want to use toxic or unsafe chemicals on and then cook food in them for your family.